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| United States Patent |
6,018,820
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Lehman
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February 1, 2000
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Hinging veil
Abstract
The veil consists of two pieces: a body portion and a hinging portion. The
body portion frames the face and covers a substantial portion of the head.
The two pieces of the veil are attached at a central location of the body
portion when worn which provides for ease of movement from a covered to
uncovered state.
| Inventors:
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Lehman; Vivian (P.O. Box 629, Bedford, NY 10506)
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| Appl. No.:
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082982 |
| Filed:
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May 21, 1998 |
| Current U.S. Class: |
2/207 |
| Intern'l Class: |
A42B 005/00 |
| Field of Search: |
2/206,207
D2/500,865,875
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References Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
| 1261073 | Apr., 1918 | Van Raalte | 2/207.
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| 1671889 | May., 1928 | Dorros | 2/207.
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| 3602919 | Sep., 1971 | Piccione | 2/207.
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| 5138720 | Aug., 1992 | Campbell | 2/207.
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Primary Examiner: Calvert; John J.
Assistant Examiner: Moran; Katherine
Claims
I claim:
1. A veil comprising a body portion and a hinging portion, the hinging
portion having top and bottom sides and opposite ends, wherein the body
portion is configured to cover the top, back, and sides of a wearer's head
and to frame the face, one end of the hinging portion is permanently
attached to the body portion at a substantially central location on the
body portion when the body portion is on the head; the hinging portion is
liftable upon the body portion to a backward position uncovering the face
and the hinging portion is placeable in front of the face to cover the
framed opening.
Description
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
The veil of the present invention is made up of a body portion and a
hinging portion. The body portion covers the top, sides, back, and
forehead regions of the head, forming a border around the face. The use of
barrettes or other hair accessories may be necessary for stationing of the
veil. The size of the body portion helps to conceal any hair accessories
used to secure the veil from view. For construction of the veil, the
hinging or lifting piece is initially separate from the back piece. The
hinging piece is then stitched to the body portion at a central point of
the head. The stitching forms a hinge structure so as to allow the hinging
piece to move from a covering position to an uncovered position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a front view of the veil before the hinging portion is lifted
back upon the body portion;
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a back view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front view of the veil after the hinging portion is lifted back
upon the body portion;
FIG. 5 is a side elevation view thereof,
FIG. 6 is a back view thereof.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING (BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE
INVENTION)
A preferred embodiment of the present veil is illustrated in FIGS. 1-6. The
veil is used primarily for decorative purposes during ceremonial
activities. FIGS. 1-6 illustrate veil 10 which has a body portion 11, a
hinging portion 12, and stitching 13. The veil is shown from three
different viewpoints, and shows the hinging portion 12 in a "before"
position when it is pulled over the face, and in an "after" position when
the hinging portion 12 is pulled back upon the body portion 11. The body
portion 11 and hinging portion 12 are both unitary pieces of material. The
hinging portion 12 is initially separate from the body portion 11. The
veil is formed by stitching the hinging portion 12 to the body portion 11
at a location on the body portion 11 which is generally centrally located
on the head of the wearer. When the hinging portion 12 is pulled back upon
the body portion 11, the edges of the body portion 11 serve to frame the
face. Depending upon the preference of the wearer, the hinging piece 12
may lie in two positions: forward over the face, or lifted back over the
body portion 11.
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